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  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    6 April 2026 at 12:59am

  • Date listed

    12 March 2026

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Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£13.25 Hourly

Early Years Practitioner job summary

Job Role: Early Years Practitioner

Location: Milton Park Primary School, Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 8ET

Salary: £13.25 per hour

Hours: 34.17 hours per week

Working times: 8.00am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 1.30pm Friday

Working weeks: Term-time only (39 weeks per year)

Commencement date: September 2026

Welcome to Little Sunlights Nursery - OPENING SEPTEMBER 2026!

Little Sunlights Nursery is a much-loved nursery now coming to Milton Park Primary School. We provide care and education for children aged from two to four years, term time only. Our setting includes daily access to our extensive outdoor space and unique links with the school.

Though the nursery is opening in September 2026, you will need to be available for some dates in August to assist with getting the setting ready to open.

The Ideal Candidate will:

Genuinely love working with children

Show a genuine passion for childcare and the ability to drive children's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.

Build warm, professional relationships with families and carers

Thrive in a collaborative team environment and be an excellent team player

Demonstrate reliability and punctuality

Have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification or above

Attractive Benefits:

A Competitive Salary

A Nest pension scheme

Free Enhanced DBS

Onsite parking and discounted meals provided

£13 towards flu jab, £25 towards an eye test

Uniform provided: Polo T-shirts & fleece

Opportunities for further education and professional development

Be part of Gateway Central Services in The Gateway Trust, an organisation dedicated to supporting the local community

Apply Now:

We always welcome visits to the nursery. To arrange one, please email jobs@gatewaytrust.org

We may conduct interviews before the closing date for exceptional applicants, so apply as soon as possible!

To find out more, please email jobs@gatewaytrust.org who will be happy to provide you with any information you may need.

More information about Little Sunlights can be found here: www.littlesunlights.co.uk

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Milton Park Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
403 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Milton Park Primary School. Eastney Road. Portsmouth PO4 8ET

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